Meet The Jury: Rakesh Nigam Joins Loudest & Music Inc.’s 40 Under 40 Awards

The inaugural edition of the Loudest & Music Inc. 40 Under 40 Awards has announced Rakesh Nigam, CEO, Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), as a member of the jury for the prestigious recognition platform.

A respected leader in India’s music rights ecosystem, Nigam has played a pivotal role in strengthening the framework for creators’ rights, royalty distribution and copyright awareness in the country. As CEO of IPRS, he has been instrumental in driving initiatives that support songwriters, composers and music publishers while advancing conversations around fair compensation and sustainable growth for the music industry.

As a jury member, Nigam will participate in the evaluation process for the 40 Under 40 Awards, which aim to honour young professionals making a significant impact across the music business, from artist management and A&R to live events, music-tech, marketing, licensing and entrepreneurship.

The Loudest & Music Inc. 40 Under 40 Awards seeks to celebrate young professionals, entrepreneurs, creators and innovators who are redefining the music business across talent management, A&R, live entertainment, music technology, marketing, legal, licensing, distribution and beyond.

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